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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

its very nature what is faith ~ Its
principle attributes. Faith, the cor
ner stone of the Catholic and Christian
religion, was first defined as gift di-
rect from God, who has spoken through
his angels, patriarchs, prophets and to
us through his son. The true Catholic
accepts Gods message, and there was
never yet man who could prove the
Catholic worship an absurdity. Moth
ing which the Catholic believes is op-
posed to reason or science or to true
liberty. Then were noted some of the
qualities with which the Catholics faith
should be vested. 1t should be uni
versal he should believe all things
which God has revealed. 1t should be
firm; all voluntary doubt should be
excluded, because what he believes
God has revealed. Men of other than
the Catholic faith hold fallible opin-
ions only an infallible church is wor-
thy an infallible God. This faith
should be a practical, living faith. In
concluding the speaker referred to the
uniting of two nationalities, the French
and the Irish, in the work of this
church, to the eminent piety of the
worthy prelate, to the faithfulness of
Father Boissonnault and to the signifi-
canoe of the day on which the corner
stone was laid. The sermon COM
manded the close attention of the
large audience that crowded the floor
and vicinity.
Then followed the impressive cere-
monies of blessing the spot where the
altar is to stand, the laying of the cor
ner stone and the blessing of the
foundations, during which was recited
the litany of the saints. The ceremo-
ny over the people were given an Op-
portunity to contribute toward the
work of building the church and many
deposited their offerings, large and
small, on the corner stone.
The stone itself is of granite bear
ing oD its face the figures "I887" and
was presented by the Carrick Brothers
granite company. No documents were
put into it on Monday, but it is the
purpose to enclose therein a list of the
names of those who contribute toward
the building of the church.
Among the many present from
abroad were G.. H. Gurnsey, architect
of the church, Napoleon Dubuc of St.
Adams, the contractor and others.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
The Temperance Picnic.

The temperance picnic in Lyndon
vile grove under the auspices of the
Caledonia Young Mems temperance as
ISOLATION was q success. Over 1000
were in attendance. The first address
of the morning was by Rev. E. A.
HOyt, stirring address ON the gener-
al subject of temperance. Rev. d. E.
Land, colored man from Canada fol-
lowed with good address. The first
address of the afternoon was by Hon.
w. p. Dillingham; of Waterbury. His
address was IL vigorous plea for a re-
turn to first principles in the enact
ment and enforcement of laws. Intern
perance is the greatest sin of the age.
The churches must take hold of the
evil and it must be fought square,
handed. Rev. +. p. Dawson followed
with an earnest declaration for the APP
plication of more back bone in meet
ing the evil of incompetence. Rev. L.
p. Frost was the final speaker. He
delivered an eloquent address, taking
very positive positions in favor of a
more rigorous Interpretation of pro-
hibitory laws, but urging the need OF
tolerance in judging those who may
hold different opinions. This pleasant
grove was a very pleasant place in
which to spend so hot day and those
who we're there enjoyed every mo-
ment of the day. The singing was by
a quartet and the congregation, Rev.
Mr.. Rand contributed a solo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
laying the CORNER Stone.

The corner stone of the new CathO-
lie church on Prospect avenue was
laid on the afternoon of the Fourth.
The impressive ceremonies were per-
formed by Bishop DeGOesbriand OF
Burlington, who was assisted by Rev.
Frs. PrOulx of Newport, Dufresne OF
Stanstead, Pc, Callaghnn of Montreal
Brelivet of Mortified and Rev. j. A.
BoissOnnault, pastor of the church and
d. Frechette, while Messrs. Bissonnet
of Montreal and Mr.. Paquet of ST.
Johnsbury assisted in chanting the
litany and other musical numbers.
The first floor above the founda-
tons was completed and the surround
ings tastefully decorated. At the
north end where the altar is to be To-
Gated was built canopy from which
were flying the American stars and
stripes, the tri-colors of France and
the green flag of Ireland. Streamers
of red and white and festOons of green
completed the decoration.
Bishop DeGOesbriand prefaced the
services with explanatory remarks
both in English and French. Catho-
lies, he said, always begin all their &C.
tons with the sign of the cross and il
the name of Father, Son and Holy
Ghost. He expressed his lively inter
est in the erection of this building ant
explained the ceremony about to bt
performed.
The sermon was preached in English
by Rev. FIR. Callaghan of Montreal. AT
ter commencing the people for the
spirit which animated them in begin
ming this building, called attention tt
the twO-fold symbol conveyed in thu
laying of the corner stone. 1t repre-
sents the grand principle underlying
the American constitution, the heaven
born principle of justice and anothe
element called faith. Faith was TIN
theme of the sermon and was consid
cred in two-fold point of view ~ Ii
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Concerning Drains.

concerning DRAINS.
Last week reference was made to the
condition of the drains in the gulch be-
tween Main and Summer streets in
the rear of the St. Johnsbury house.
The village trustees promptly served
notice on the owner of the Hancock
house giving him the required legal
notice to put the drains about his
premises in proper condition. Notice
was also served on the parties who
have been i'm the habit of burying
dead hogs and horses in the gulch to
do so no more. SO far the trustees
have done we'll and express a desire to
do everything that can reasonably be
expected of them in improving the
village drainage. They cannot rea-
sonably be expected to know every
defect and must necessarily depend on
information from those who are fa-
miliar with the condition of things in
their immediate neighborhoOd.
In this particular instance they have
promptly responded to the call, though
we still think that the main drain
down the gulch, which is made largely
of loose stone covered with fiat stones
some of which are even with the sur
face of the ground, should be removed
and a large tile drain that would ac-
cOmmOdate all the families who must
drain into it, should be laid. This
will have to be done sooner or later.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Notes.

The salvation army paraded up the
Avenue during the day to the great
edificatiOn of our friends from the
country who had never seen anything
of the kind.
During the noisy demonstrations of
Monday morning cast iron cannon of
considerable size burst into many frag
ments on Railroad street. The most
surprising part of it all is that not a
person was injured.
1t is said that a number of people
hereabouts who had ordered liquor to
come by express C. o. d. were not per-
mitted to take it from the office Satur-
day, the company having good reason
to Suspect" what the packages con-
tanned, and having in mind the recent
decision in the county court.
There were some vigorous COM
plants made by the patrons of some
of the roads centering in st. Johns
bury on the Fourth. Particularly was
this the case with those that came in
from Miles Pond, West Concord, etc.
Their complaints were not altogether
unjust but they would possibly have
been less severe had all the circum-
stances of the case been known. The
B. & l.. managers had to provide for
the centennial at Hyde Park, the cele-
bratiOn at Lyndonville and the races at
Lancaster. All these affairs created
an unexpected demand for cars and in
the emergency train master Blossom
did the best that could be done, not
anticipating such demand for cars at
this point. The difficulty was that
more people came to st. Johnsbury
than were expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain
of cutting teethl If so, send at and get bot
tie of Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incaculable 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon
it. mothers, there is mistake about it. 1t
dysentery and diarrhOea, regulates the stomach
and bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup for children teothing is pleasant to the taste
and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best
female nurses and physicians in the United States,
and is sold by all druggists throughout the world.
Price 25 cents a bottle tOe8T
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The salvation army has created
considerable notice this week. Capt.
James Crates, formerly of st. Johns
bury, now of Lake Village, N. H., was
here over Sunday. Seven were bap-
tiled by the army Sunday. The viii
lage authorities directed them not to
appear on the steets Monday evening
but they did so and between the army
band and the hoodlums a tremendous
racket was created.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
t july Is 81
Warriages.

At Indianapolis, Ind, July A. Judge Jonathan
Ross of st. JOhnsbury and Miss Helen A Daggett
of indianapolis.
At Montpelier, July 5th, by Rev. E. d. Mason,
Mr.. Robert Q. Morse of Barnet and Mrs. Eliza j.
Foy of st. JOhnsbury.
At St. Johnsbury, July 6, by Rev. E. t. Sand
ford, j. X. Adams and Mary WOOdham, all of St.
Johnsbury.
At st. Johnsbury, July 6, by Rev. NJ. C. Hen
dersOn, VIM. F. Dole and Anna S. Howe, both of
Danvie.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Most EYeaIlanf

j. j. Atkins, Chief of Police Knoxville Tenn.
writes my family and benehoiaries of your
most excellent medicine, DR.. Kings New DisoOv-
cry for consumption; having found it to be all
that you claim for it, desire to testify to its vir
tue. My friends to whom have recommended it,
praise it at every opportunity" DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption is guaranteed to cure
Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma, Group and
| every affection of Throat Chest and Lungs. Trial
bottles free at Flint Bros drug store. Large size
SOC and $1.OO Oh g VT dec IS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Winnipesaukee Assembly.

The Winnipesaukee Lake Assembly
begins next week Tuesday and con-
tinues until Friday the 22d. Prof.
Blaisdell of Concord will have charge
of the musical department. The pro-
gram is marked by all the features
that make the Chautauqua gatherings
of so much interest. The address by
Rev. II. P. Frost of st. JOhnsbury
comes on Wednesday, July l3, at IL
a. M, the subject being "Our Teach
err" Thursday, the 18th, is national
day and ex-GOv. Roswell Farnham of
Bradford will speak at ii a. m. Fri
day, the 18th is &C. t. r. U. day" and
Rev. G.. M. Lamson is down for an ad
dress at p. m. on "Books and the
Art of Them" Other addresses by
eminent speakers are announced for
the various sessions of the assembly.
The round trip rate from st. Johns
bury to Weirs is 1915 and from other
points on the line of the Lake and Pas
sumpsic roads at correspondingly low
rates. Board can be had at reasonable
rates.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
House Burned.

House Burned.
Fire was discovered in the main por-
ton of the house on Jacobs Ladder
owned by O. Tougher Wednesday morn
ing at about 8 o'clock. The house is
on the line of the fire district and the
alarm was rung in from two boxes re-
sulting in a confusion of alarms that
made it impossible for while to tell
where the fire was. The part of the
building where the fire caught was un-
occupied and was burned, the remain
der, which was occupied By tile owner
was saved. Cause of fire unknown.
Loss about $500; insured for $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
For FurtherLocaIs see 4th page
LOCAL NOTICES.
Short Announcements under Ibis head is cts a

Short announcements under this head Is cts Line
The.demand for Revere graduated
sugar is daily increasing in this state,
and the reason is that the consumers
are discovering that it is always uni
form in quality, and it is declared by
those who use it to be better than any
other made in this country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Wonderful Cures.

w. d. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail Drug
gists of Rome, Ga, says: We have been selling
Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklens Arnica Salve for two years. Have
er handled remedies that sell well, give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
wonderful effected by these medicines in this
city. Several cases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by of few bottles of
DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always
Sold by Flint Bros. Oh W dec 16
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
st. JOhnsbury & Lake ChampIain Railroad
June. 81. 1887.
TRAINS EAST
SprriaI Anfres.
Brace UD.

You are feeling depressed. your appetite is poor
you are bothered with Headache, you fidgetty,
nervous and generally out of sorts, and want to
brace up. Brace up. but not with stimulants
spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their
basis very cheap bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you in worse
dtiOn than before. What you want is an altera-
tive that will purify your blood, start healthy
ton of liver and Kidneys restore your vitality and
give renewed health and strength. Such a med
cine you will find in Electric Bitters. and only so
cents bottle at Flint Bros, drug store.
oh q w dec I6
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Vermont wheelmen are preparinga
road book that will be issued in about
two months concerning the roads, con-
ditiOns of the same, distances, best ho-
tells and points of interest in and be-
tween the principal points of the state.
The book will be of value to other
than wheelmen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The st. Johnsbury band will give
a concert on School house common this
evening, weather permitting. Should
it storm the concert will be given Sat
urday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Bishop Bissell was at st. Andrews
church last evening and confirmed a
class of ten. He preached very in
teresting and profitable sermon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Instantly Killed.

Charles Weirs of East Barnet was
run over by the cars near that station
Monday morning and instantly killed.
He was young man under 30 and had
sat down on the track while under the
influence of liquor and had probably
fallen asleep.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The New York state printing con-
tract for the ensuing two years has
been awarded the Troy Press company
This is the firm of which George E.
Eaton, formerly of Danville, is an &C
tive member.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The st. JOhnsbury band report a
fine time at the Fourth celebration in
Lancaster. The members were hand
sOmely entertained by the people and
enjoyed the day in spite of the high
famnarnfn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Daniel F. Chandler of Menasha,
Wisconsin, has sold his house and land
in Paddock village known as the Shedd
place to John McCutcheOn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Judge j. G. Hovey while trying to
manage bull in his barn last Tues
day was thrown to the floor and Sc
verely injured and will be laid up for
a number of days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Pensions have been granted dur
ing the past week to Charles Fl. Fol-
som of Sheffield, and Edward Balawa
of Peacham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

When baby was sick we gave her CastOria.
When she was Child, she cried for CastOria.
When she became Miss, she chung to CastOria.
When she had Children, she gave them CastOria
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The North church mission band
did quite a business on the Fourth at
their lunch stand under Music hall re-
alizing some $50 in profits and selling
every scrap of food prepared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Now let the mail from the south
be brought up on the early newspaper
train. The business men would APP
preciate receiving their Boston mail
at ii o'clock in the forenoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

-Rhoda w. Haviland has sold to
William Brock the Chickering place
on the North Danville road for $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

"A lot of Ben Davis apples of last
years growth, packed away in wheat
bran by Nelson Whitcher of GrotOn
came out on the Fourth as fresh as
though just picked.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Weather Record
BRIEF LOCALS.

"A son of Mr. Shaw of the firm of
Shaw & Robb has bought DIR. Stiles
drug store in Barnet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Rev. DIR. Halves of Burlington will
preach at the North church next Sun
day in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Lam
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

This morning Lambert Hastings,
who has been very i'll for many weeks,
seems near his end-William ID. Rob-
inson of Paddock village, who has been
confined to his room for several years,
is also reported very low.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
John CunmiI

John Cummings is employed as
clerk at c. c. Bingham's drug store,
taking the place of Frank Russell.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

Thomas Johnson, whose father
lives in Paddock village and who used
to drive the Lucas hack here, was kill
ed in Boston Saturday and his re-
mains brought here for burial. He
was on milk cart and train backed
on to him, killing him instantly. He
was % years old.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
neaHs.

At st. JOhnsbury june 30, of consumption,
Jane Pendridge, aged 81. widow Of the late Robert
Pendridge.
AT St. JOhnsbury July g. Moses Barrett, aged
62-for ten years or more Overseer of the poor.
AT Waterville, July 2, Hon. Luke p Poland,
aged II.
At East Hardwick, July 3, j. Harvey Allen.
At East Hardwick, July 1, Lorenzo ID. Leavitt
aged &c.
At East Burke, July 5, Fred Bemis, aged IL.
AtJasksonville. Florida July 4. Calvin l.. Rob
insOD, Esq, aged 59-a native of Vermont and for
IS years a leading citizen of Florida.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The lightning cut up some queer
freaks in this section last Saturday
night. Between East Concord and
Miles Pond the lightning took trip
along the telegraph wire and as a re-
suit 81 telegraph poles were thrown
down, many of them being split into
kindling wood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
A Chapter of RascaIities.


The boys who were out on the
streets celebrating at midnight Sunday
were not content with making hideous
noises but INDUCED in wilful mischief
as well. Windows in the South church
we're broken and an entrance effected
in order that the bell might be rung.
A similar trick was played at the acad-
envy building. At the union school
buildings they also effected an en-
trance but JanitOr Crosby was too
sharp for them having taken out the
bell tongue, so that pulling on the rope
amounted to nothing. At Colonel
Fletcher's a garden seat was carried
away and destroyed and the caps to
his fence posts removed. The arrange
ments for holding the illuminating Ian
terms on Main street were pulled down
and the stand built at the head of the
street was damaged. At a house on
Church street a lighted window where
parents were watching with a sick
child served as target for tOrpedoes.
At the foot of the avenue the door of a
private house was burst open with
stones, and when an officers attention
was called to the fact, we are told that
no effort was made to stop the lawless-
ness. A quantity of copper pipe on
the Y. M. C. A. building was torn
down and carried away. This list
might be indefinitely extended were it
necessary to prove that hoOdlums were
permitted to run things Monday morn
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

AT meeting of the stewards of
the Methodist church Tuesday evening
it voted to increase the salary of Rev.
T. P. Frost $500, making it $500 be-
sides the parsonage. This is evidence
of the esteem in which Mr.. Frost is
held by his people.
"A number of new monuments have
been erected in the cemetery recently,
among them is one on Judge Ross's
lot sarcophagus shaped granite mon
ument made by Carrick Bros. A new
granite shaft is on the Gallagher lot
and very handsome granite monu-
ment has been erected on Chauncey
Walkers lot.
The ninth annual festival of par
ish chOirs will be held in st. Pauls
church, Windsor, Thursday Sept. 18th,
Prof. S. B. Whitney of Boston conduc-
tor. The new order of music to be
used may be had on application to
Charles E. Parker, Vergennes. Rev.
F. s. Fisher of st. Johnsbury is chair
man of the committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Rarlds Tor Sale,

Hardwick four per cent Coupon Bonds for sale at
the CALEDONIA NATIONAL BANK DIN
vile, vt. $40 j. b. MATTOCKS, Cashier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07

The fare from Concord, N. H., to
Boston, formerly $40, is reduced to
$l.75. A reduction in rates between
st. JOhnsbury and Boston would be
borne with fortitude and equanimity
by the people hereabouts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Gfre GaIedunian.
@. M. STONE & CO.,
PUBLISHERS.
Opposite the Athen@um st. JOhnsbury. VT.
TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN:

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN:
One year in Caledonia and Essex Counties 81 80
If not paid in advance 200
Six months TO local subscribers. in advance .55
One year out of Caledonia and Essex Counties 200
One wear in single wrapper - 200
1n advance. Postage paid by Publishers.)
Ciergynen in service, per year ------------- LOO
Each Subscriber will find on his paper in con-
nection with his name, the date to which he has
paid. No other receipt is necessary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-07-07
Dwelling House and Stable for
sale.

On Pearl street in st. Johnsbury, Cnear post Office
block now being built will be sold at bargain
and easy terms. For particulars call on or adj
dress MRS. ABBIR j. BURKE at Whitcher's Dry
Goods store Main st.
ST. Johnsbury, June Is, 1887 Sc